VelvetDarkRocks's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Killing Spree IV - Part 1]

Wasn't 3 supposed to be the final installment? =p

That killing spree guy in the intro is fluid as! Insanely strong, perfect technique, agile and lethal... Man, what a hero. I think the Intro may be my favourite part of each installment!

Your animation skills are definitely improving. Texture, shading, shadowing... All these have increased two-fold, easily, since the first KS episode.

I also noticed he turned on the viewing screen in the tank! Did that mean he was driving blind previously? Lol, that Staghorn Flat guy was awesome too.

One cop car was sent to take out an extremely armed and dangerous terrorist driving a stolen military tank. Wow, must be good cops. Something I didn't really like was the nonchalant voice they both shared. The female voice acting wasn't that fantastic (although she has a nice voice) but the animation is definitely taking a turn for the better. Humour is sacrificed for wicked soundtracks, and all in all, I'm not liking the series as much as I originally did when it was one-on-one fighting and massacres. I guess that's why I like the intro more. Nevertheless, there's plenty more to see, so I shan't be too hasty when judging the series.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Killing Spree III]

Not too shabby!

Intro: Funny and creative! I liked it very much. Movement through the bays was also very creative and entertaining!

There's a lot of Matrix Reloaded in this! Again, I can only say what I've said before, regarding use of camera angles, lighting and the 3D elements. The jokes are coming less now though, but the series remains entertaining.

That's a sweetass tank, too. Dual miniguns, cannon and (presumable) armour plated. I'd like to see where this goes.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Killing Spree II]

I remember watching this a few years back.

It was really, really good until he said "I have no idea where I'm getting these powers from." It was really cool until then, but that was only because of the voice acting. Needed work!

Otherwise it's awesome how well you've animated it. Shifting camera angles, 3D flashes, badass music... It's all there. I could have sworn he had a minigun and a backpack full of weapons though. I also thought he would have picked up the guns of the men he just fought rather than trying to fight two (probably) armed guards with his bare hands.

Nevertheless, very good work! The 'powers' are what makes it cool instead of unbelievable. I'm also appreciative of the KILLING SPREE opening clips with the guy in the chainsaw mask. Pretty sweet. I like the bullet time effects throughout.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Killing Spree I]

Hahaha, that was sadistic.

Simple animations, stick figures and all, but it's amazing how much you can characterise someone by giving them a fedora (hat) and making them whistle. I found him, at the very start, to be unreasonably hilarious. Subtle jokes which I found to be gold, and yet somehow not your standard stick-figure movie. I guess it's because you gave the characters personalities, which was a really good thing.

Good idea for a movie, but an unfortunately terrible contrast of sound effects. My speakers practically exploded, and then I had to turn it up a little to have them explode again.

I'm not entirely sure what the wish was though. Would they day rewind and replay itself, or would it just rewind and not have happened? Because if it replayed itself he'd be in an endless cycle of killing, which is a pretty good idea for a story now that I think about it. I read the flyer, too!

Mortal Kombat: Excellent choice of music. Nice use of shadowing and lighting, and the 3D touch made it a whole lot better than a flat out 2D movie. All in all, very well done. I anticipate the next few!

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Primal War 09]

Breathtaking.

Your animation skills have come so incredibly far. Your battle scenes become more epic, more detailed, more intense, more creative and more cynical. I'm still not sure whether this series has a happy ending or not- it seems that so often, there is loss. I suppose that's a part of war that you conveyed wonderfully.

Although I didn't think the dialogue was at its greatest, it was chilling nonetheless. It's interesting to note how much you can say without words- use of non-verbal language was particularly astoundingly well done. Simple details like her hair flicking made this movie one of the greatest pieces of flash animation on the web. It's too far undervalued (less than 60 reviews, heavens!), but I enjoy the series very, very much.

One question though. Wasn't the Gorilla's sword taken from the mage? Wouldn't it then have some sort of magical ability?

Interesting antagonist, even more powerful than her brother and slightly more acrimonious. Well done on all of the animations, sketches and drawings alike. Very fluent, and the sound effects were very well selected. All in all, what's not to love?

It's interesting to note that I'm currently playing another game (ie. right this moment) where I've sailed to an island of Gatta (cat anthropes) and I'm battling their archers and warriors alike. Coincidence or fate, I wonder? Update soon! Your rescue plans are both brilliant and awe inspiring. Let's see how our protagonist gets out of this one!

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Madness Antipathy]

Masterfully done!

"Holy crap, frontpage'd so soon"
Did you *not* expect the front page?!

Lol I read the messages and posters stuck on the wall. You're very witty, you know that?

What I love about this series is that so much is happening on screen at once. You have to watch it a few times to appreciate the level of detail that's going on. Whilst I think the plot's taken a steep drop as far as this goes (it's no longer about revenge, it's just about killing people- unless it's about revenge on the clown) there's definitely some well favoured aspects of the Madness Combat series. Excellent choice of music, as always, with a very large variety of weapon. Smooth transitions from doors and angles, and meticulous detail. The way they slump against walls, the empty bullet shells, everything. Bravo.

Again, nice variety of weapons and their use. I liked how the axe was slower than the sword etc. I'm continually dumbfounded how our protagonist can continue to dodge bullets like he does.

What's left to say? A masterpiece of flash, although the plot sort of declined a little after Madness Apotheosis.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Diablo - Lord of Terror]

Nice!

Yeah this is very much like a trailer. All the while I watched it, I couldn't help but think, "This would make the sweetest game."

Of course, it already *is* a game, but maybe if you so felt inclined, you could turn it into a turn-based game? Like a Final Fantasy style thing. I'd definitely play it.

Graphics were well developed and just the teensiest bit cliché. Then again- what's now considered cliché was once the epitome of cool. I liked the way everything came out, through the choice of scenes, camera and character. I also liked the voice acting! That was perfect.

Wicked storyline (but it's Diablo, so that's a given), and well executed. I very much look forward to the next installment. Don't forget to update it!

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Phoenix Wrong 3]

Lol what the?

I can genuinely say that I did not recognise a single one of those characters. I recognised half the sound tracks though! Um, maybe it was from the lack of understanding, but I don't really know how this could make front page! I liked it though.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[TANKMEN 1.5]

Heh...

I guess I don't share your sense of humour, but I didn't find this insanely hilarious.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

JohnnyUtah responds:

i think there's a slight conflict in your statement buddy

[New Numa]

Dude...

Check out your average score. 5.82. I'm going to give this an 9, which is what it deserves on its own, but this was... Oh man, you should have left it at the first one. Despite those 10 million reviews.

Nnnah scrub that. This one wasn't bad, but it had nothing on the original. However, if anybody gives this a ten, then it was worth making. I really liked the special effects and all the editing and effort you put into it, but it just didn't have that Numa quality. It wasn't as cute, it wasn't as funny (althought it WAS funny), it wasn't as simple and yet brilliant. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it just doesn't compare.

I liked the intro, but honestly, this wasn't the thrilling rapture I was expecting like the first.

~VelvetDarkRocks~